The red carpet at the Oscars 2026 wasn't just about glamorous gowns, it was also a showcase of standout fashion trends.
From dramatic feathers making a couture comeback to sleek bob haircuts and statement brooches stealing the spotlight, celebrities clearly arrived with a style agenda.
Here are some of the biggest trends we spotted at Hollywood’s most glamorous night.
Birds Of A Feather
Feathers fluttered back into fashion at the Oscars this year. Once a staple of early Chanel couture in the 1930s, the delicate detail hasn’t been seen as frequently on recent runways until now.
Nicole Kidman in Chanel
IMAGE: Nicole Kidman wore an ivory strapless Chanel gown featuring grey and silver beading, an embellished peplum and a soft ostrich feather hem. Photograph: Caroline Brehman/Reuters
Demi Moore in Gucci
IMAGE: Demi Moore chose a deep green Gucci dress with dramatic rooster-like feathers blooming across the bodice and the trailing skirt. Photograph: Daniel Cole/Reuters
Teyana Taylor in Chanel
IMAGE: Teyana Taylor dazzled in a black and white Chanel gown with a beaded bodice and a sweeping ostrich feather skirt and train. Photograph: Daniel Cole/Reuters
The Bob Cut
Short hair clearly had a moment on the red carpet. The classic bob that is sleek, fresh and endlessly versatile emerged as one of the evening’s biggest beauty trends, proving that a sharp haircut can be just as memorable as a couture gown.
Zendaya
IMAGE: Zendaya debuted a fresh bob with a soft curtain bang grazing her forehead, perfectly complementing her one-shoulder brown gown. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters
Emma Stone
IMAGE: Emma Stone styled a softly layered blow-dried bob that framed her face beautifully alongside her sparkling silver dress. Photograph: Daniel Cole/Reuters
Hailey Bieber
IMAGE: Hailey Bieber opted for a slightly longer, sleek middle-parted bob paired with a strapless animal-print gown. Photograph: Danny Moloshok/Reuters
Bare Shoulders Rule
Strapless and off-shoulder gowns dominated the carpet, showing that this trend is not going to go out of fashion for a really long time. Celebrities flaunted their bare shoulders, embracing the trend’s timeless appeal.
Anne Hathaway in Valentino
IMAGE: Anne Hathaway chose a strapless floral Valentino gown cinched with a broad belt, styled with velvet gloves and dazzling diamond jewellery. Photograph: Daniel Cole/Reuters
Priyanka Chopra in Dior
IMAGE: Priyanka Chopra wore a custom white strapless gown by Dior featuring a sharply tailored bodice, gathered waist detailing and a thigh-high slit. Don’t miss the feather accents here as well! Photograph: Daniel Cole/Reuters
Jessie Buckley in Chanel
IMAGE: Jessie Buckley stunned in a colour-block Chanel gown -- a bubblegum pink floor-skimming dress with an off-shoulder wrap neckline in contrasting red, paired with a chic bob haircut of course. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
The Brooch Revival
Brooches, once considered a vintage accessory, made a stylish comeback at the Oscars all thanks to Nita Ambani’s brand, Swadesh. Celebrities used ornate gemstone pins to add personality and sparkle to their red-carpet ensembles.
Law Roach
IMAGE: Celebrity stylist Law Roach sported an Art of Deco brooch crafted in gold with rubies framed by diamonds. Photograph: Caroline Brehman/Reuters
Brandi Carlile
IMAGE: Brandi Carlile wore the Petal Prism Brooch, centred around an oval-cut emerald inspired by sunflower geometry. Photograph: Danny Moloshok/Reuters
Kyle MacLachlan
IMAGE: Kyle MacLachlan finished his tuxedo with a brooch featuring a cushion-cut tourmaline surrounded by a halo of diamonds. Photograph: Danny Moloshok/Reuters